Skate skied all of the trails at Hyland, snowmaking and natural snow, and all were in fantastic shape! The rain yesterday caused no noticeable damage. No ice anywhere. No debris on the trails anywhere. Classic tracks appeared deeply set everywhere. By 1:15 PM a few small areas that were in direct sun with no breeze had started to soften up just a bit. But 95% of the state deck was still very firm, and cloud cover was increasing.

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(Craig Wiklund, North Star Ski Touring Club)

With temps in the mid-30s, the snow was soft with a few mushy spots. But the tracks on Lake and Hill trails were very good, deep and holding shape. There were a few short stretches of choppy ice/snow, and some variable wet/hard areas, but overall conditions were excellent for this kind of weather.

(Laurie Ford)

All trails are groomed and in good shape. Classic tracks are set everywhere and look to be in excellent condition. Natural snow is in great shape, snow making loop is good as always.

(Ralph Smith)

Went out today with my old Atomic "zero" skis after the rain stopped. With temps a bit over 32 degrees, in wet conditions, they generally work well. Today was no exception. What was surprising was how good the grooming was, not just on the man-made snow section but also the outer trails. Nice, deep track and flat corduroy on the skate deck. I wondered if they weren't using the Piston Bulley on the outer trails as well as the man-made sections, rather than the snow mobile groomers. Glide was was Swix LF 10 and I used a riling tool to decrease suction.

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(John Shirriff)

Excellent ski conditions on both the man-made and natural loops. As expected, the skate deck was slightly soft and slower than usual, but did not detract from a beautiful day. Fewer people on the trails than usual... Likely related to this being Birkie weekend (?).

(Adam Bock)

Divine day on all trails at Hyland. All 15k tracked, groomed and perfect. Cold temps made for slower and shorter glides. Bring your race ski kit. Perfect for beginners.

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(Stephen Tannen)

Perfect conditions on the entire 15k system of natural and artificial snow - nice and fresh classic tracks and skate deck throughout for some pre Snowmegeddon easy skiing!

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(Bill Oyler)

I had a good ski on the snow making loops this afternoon. The classic tracks were in pretty good shape on all the loops. They were a little slushy in the sun, and a little slippery in the shade, but with all the rain and warm weather we've had lately--the groomers did a great job!

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(Bill Lundberg)

I skied all the natural snow trails (Hill, Lake, North, Oak Knob, and Nature Center Spur) this morning. I was amazed at the coverage and how well it skied. I skied yesterday and had the same thoughts:) After a month without snow and an inch of rain last week I truly don't understand how they've done it on those trails??!! The natural snow trails were skiing better than the manmade loop. The word obviously got out because lots of people were on those trails with me. Last two days at Hyland have been great with so many skiers enjoying the weather and trails. Best of efforts to all the skiers heading to Hayward next week. Might be some fresh snow!

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(Jim Wlliams)

The made snow loop was barely touched just after sunrise. It was firm and not icy. The hills on the chalet loop seems like they would have sugar later in the day with more traffic, but not yet. Boulder Ridge downhill was easily navigable with very little buildup and no ice yet. The natural snow trails are indeed in solid condition. Some debris in sections around the lake and the hill trail, and it gets a little icy closer to the parking lots, but impressively good for the weather we've had.

(Dan Boody)